Premier Auction
Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 705
Two Geometric Inlaid Sailor's Boxes
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American/British, 19th century, each of rectangular form with hinged lid with mirrored back opening to velvet lined interior with removable fitted and divided tray: one with hexagon and star geometric patterned inlay, square and diamond borders, red velvet interior, 8-1/4 x 14 x 8-3/4 in.; one with octagon and star inlay, diamond borders, heart escutcheon, blue velvet interior, removable mirrored back panel, 7 x 13-1/4 x 9 in. Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe.
Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado
Condition
each with scattered scratches and edge bumps, some chips, losses, and restorations to inlay, staining and wear to interior linings, possible reveneering and later restorations throughout; one with crack and separation to top panel
